Since childhood, I am a big fan of starters. Even as a kid, I was always more interested in the starters than in the main course or dessert and I am still the same. After turning a vegetarian, I missed all my favorite non-vegetarian starters the most. Today I am sharing a very tasty vegan version of the most popular dutch snack- bitterballen. It’s one of the most delicious vegan starters that I have ever tried. Try it at least once, it’s very tough to tell that it’s vegan.
What is bitterballen?
Bitterballen is a very popular meat-based snack in the Netherlands. It’s a classic Dutch bar snack. Traditionally it’s made with beef. It’s said that this snack was a result of the efforts of Dutch women looking for ideas to utilize leftover meat. Now, it’s become one of the most popular snacks in the Netherlands.
Tips and tricks
How to freeze?
If you want to freeze bitterballen, put the unfried balls in a freezer-friendly box and freeze. If you are putting layers of balls on top of each other, put a parchment sheet between two layers. They will be fine for around 3 months. Whenever you want to enjoy your vegan bitterballen, just take them out from the freezer and deep-fry. There is no need to thaw them before frying.
How to serve?
Bitterballen is generally served with chilled beer and mustard sauce. It’s a great vegan finger food that is loved by even meat lovers. And, though it tastes the best with mustard sauce, if you don’t like it, you can pick any of the following dipping sauces to serve with it:
More vegan snack recipes
Looking for more vegan snack recipes? You will find the following links useful: If you try any of my recipes then please don’t miss to rate it in the comments section below. You can also follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
Step by step photo instructions
Recipe
